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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order of Publication in Vacation.

In the circuit court OF Adair county, Mis-
souri, January term, 1sss.
The state Of Missouri, at the relation and to
the use OF MyrOn +. Strock, collector Of the
souri, plaintiff, against the unknown heirs Of
Harvey G. Hildreth and the unknown heirs Of
Andrew Lemaster, defendants.
No. j765.-PETITION FOR TAXES,
Now on this 3lst day ofOctober, I5s7, comes
the above named plaintiff, by his attorney,
before the clerk of the circuit court Ofthe coun-
ty OF Adair and state of Missouri, and files his
petition in the above entitled cause, alleging
among other things that the defendants named
herein, the owners of said land are TO this
plsintIf unknown and their names cannot be
inserted in this petition that the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served upon them
ana prays that they be summoned by publica-
ton Wherefore it is ordered by said clerk in
vacation that publication be made notifying
said defendants that an action has been com
menced against them By petition in the circuit
court Of Adair county, Missouri, the object
and general nature Of which is to obtain a
judgment against said defendants for the sum
OF thirty and 22-IO0 dollars, aggregate amount
OF taxes for the years Is91, ls1e, 1873 Is.1 l-.I
lo'2, 1873, leSi, lssj, and levied upon and
against the real estate hereinafter described
owned by the defendants said taxes due and
delinquent on said land, with interest thereon
as provlued by law. together with commission
attorneys fees and costs of said proceedings
Also to have said judgment declared lien in
layoT of the state of Missouri upon the follow
.nE Ht5cIlDeI laniS, lying anu Deln2 situate in
the county of Adair. and state of Missouri. to
wit:
Northeast fourth of the northwest quarter OF
fifteen Is
Also to enforce said lien and to obtain a de-
cree for the sale of said real estata, so much
!hereof as may be necessary, to satisfy said |
judgement, interest, commission, fees and |
costs, And unless you. the unknown. heirs of |
harvey q. Heldreth and the unknown heirs OF |
aeW aaareW Lemaster the said defendants, be and |
appear at the next regular term of the circuit !
curt OF Adair county Missouri, to be begun |
y no held at the court house in kirksville on |
or e first Monday in January IssS, and answer |
d plead to said petition on or before ihe sixth |
/ ay OF said term Of court Should the tenn so /
ong continue, and if not, then before the end |
OF the term.) the same will be taken as con-
fessed, and judgment rendered as asked for in
plaintiffs petition. 1t is futher ordered that a
copy OF this order be published in the Weekly
Graphic, weekly newspaper published in
said Adair county, for four weeks successfully
the last insertion to be at least four weeks be-
fore the commencement: of the next term of
this court
true copy. Attest,
J. B. DODSON. Clerk.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order of Publication in Vacation

In the circuit court of Adair county Mis-
sonrl, January term, lSss
Inc state Of Missouri at the reIatisn and IN
the use Of Myron F. Strock collector Of the
revenue for the county OF Adair. state OF MIS-
sour, plaintiff, against Wiliirm smith, Pen
dants
No. 574e.-PETITIoN FOR TAXES.
S0w on this 9TH dav of October Iss7. cornes
the above named plaintiff by his attorney. be-
lore the clerk of the circuit court OF the county
OF Adair and state of Missouri and files his ne
tition in the above entitled cause, alleging
among other things that the defendants VII
lIam smith and II VI. Prather, are non-resi-
dents OF the state Of Missouri so that The
ordinary process oflaw cannot be served uDon
inem and pr2ys that they be summoned by
puoIlcrtion. Wherefore It is ordered bv said
cierk in vacation that publication be made
notifying said defendants that an action has
Deen commenced against them by petition in
lhe elrcuit court OF Adair county, Missouri
lne OBJECT and general nature OF which is 10
ObIain Judgment againt5 said defendants for
the sum Of six and 6i-I0O dollars aggregate
amount OF taxes for the years Iss2 lss3, lssl
Iss'. aud levied upon'and against the real
estate hereinafter described, owned BY the de-
iendents. Said taxes due and delinquent on
said land, with .nterest thereon as provided
oy law together with commission. attorneys
Tees and costs Of said proceedings. Also 10
nave said judgment declared lien in ayor
ne state of Missouri upon the following
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order of Publication in Vacation.

In the circuit court of Adair coun-
ty, Missouri, January term, 1888.
The state of Missouri, at the rela-
ton and to the use of Myron F. Strock
collector of the revenue for the coun-
ty of Adair, State of Missouri, Plain
tiff against o. 7. Brook banks, defend
ant.
NO. 5771-PETITIoN FOR TAXES.
Now on this 31st day Of October.
1887, comes the above named Plaintiff
by his attorney, before the clerk of
the circuit court of the county of
Adair and State of Missouri, and files
his petition in the above entitled
cause, alleging among other things
that the defendant is a nonresident
of the state of Missouri, so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon HIM and prays that he
be summoned by publication.
Wherefore it is ordered by said clerk
in vacation that publication be made,
notifying said defendant that an ac-
ton has been commenced against him
by petition in the circuit court of
Adair county, Missouri, the object
and general nature of which is to OBJ
tain Judgment against said defend
ant for the sum of two and 65-100th
dollars, the aggregate amount of taxes
for the years 1884, 1885, and levied up
on and against the real estate herein
after described, owned by the defend
ant Said taxes due and delinquent
on said land, with interest thereon as
provided by law, together with COM
mission, attorneys fees and costs of
said proceedings. Also to have said
judgment declared lien in favor CT
the state of Missouri upon the follow
ing described lands, lying and being
situate in the county of Adair and
state of Missouri, to-wit:
Southeast fourth of the southeast
quarter of section seven ri township
sixty-three So range seventeen I III.
And also to enforce said lien and to
obtain decree for the sale of said
real estate, or so much thereof az may
be necessary, to satisfy said judgment
interest, commission, fees and costs.
And unless you, o. p. Brook banks,
the said defendant, be and appear at
the next regular term of the circuit
court of y dair county, Missouri, to be
begun and held at the court house in
kirksville on the first Monday in jan
uary, 1888, and answer or plead to
said petition or or before the sixth
day of said term of court Should the
term so long continue, and if not then
before the end of the term,) the same
will be taken as confessed, and judg-
ment rendered as asked for in plain
tiff7s petition. 1t is further ordered
that copy of this order be publish
ed in the " eekly Graphic, weekly
newspaper published IN said Adair
county, for four weeks successfully,
the last insertion to be at least four
weeks before the commencement of
the next term of this court.
a true copy. Attest.
J. B. DODSON, Clerk.
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so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon him and prays
that he be summoned by publication.
Wherefore it is ordered by said clerk
in vacation that publication be made,
notifying said defendant that an ne
tiOn has been commenced against him
by petition in the circuit court of
Adair county, Missouri, the object
and general nature Of which is to OBJ
tain ajudgment against said defend
antfor the sum Of seventeen and a3-
Tooth dollars, aggregate amount of
taxes for the years 1879, 1880, 1881, ls-
81, 1888, 1884, 1885, and levied upon
and against the real estate hereinaf-
ter described, owned by the defend
ant. SAID taxes due and delinquent
on said land, with interest thereon as
provided by law, together with com
mission, attorneys fees and costs of
said proceedings. Also to have said
Judgment declared lien in favor of
the state of Missouri upon the follow
ing described lands, lying and being
situate in the county of Adair and
state Of Missouri, to-wit:
Northeast fourth of the southeast
quarter section ~ township sixty-one
[Gl range sixteen G1G1.
And also to enforce said lien and to
obtain decree for the sale of said real
estate, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, to satisfy said judgment,
Interest, commission, fees and costs.
And unless you. Levi Griswold, the
said defendant, be and appear at the
next regular term of the circuit court
of Adair county, Missouri, to be be-
gun and held at the court house in
Kirksville ON the first Monday in jan
uary, 1888, and answer or plead to
said petition on or before the sixth
day of said term of said court 1shouId
the term so long continue, and if not,
then before the end of the term, I the
same will be taken as confessed and
Judgment rendered as asked for in
plaintiffs petition. 1t is further or
dered that copy of this order be
published in the Weekly Graphic. a
weekly newspaper published in said
Adair county, for four weeks success
lively, the last insertion to be at least
four weeks before the commencement
of the next term Of this court.
A true copy. Attest,
J. B. DODSON, Clerk.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order of Publication in Vacation.

In the circuit court of Adair county. Mis-
souri, January term. 1883
The state OF Missouri. at the relation and
to the Use of Mgron T. Strock, collector OF
! the revenue for the county Of Adair, state Of
| Missouri, Plaintiff, against Silas Adams. DE-
| fendant.
NO. 5I6I-PETITION FOR TAXES.
Now on this 3Ist day af October. 1851.
comes the above named plaintiff, b. his at
torney, before the clerk Of the cil lit court
Of the county Of Atair and state Of Missouri,
and files his petition IN the above entitled
cause, alleging among other things thai the
defendant Silas Adams is J. nonresident Of
the state Of Missouri, so that the Ordinary pro-
cess OF law cannot be served upon him and
prays that he be summoned by publication,
Wherefore II Is ordered by said clerk in va
cation that publication be made. notifying
said defendant that au action has been com
menced against him by petition in the cir
cult court Of Adair county. Missouri. the OBJ
Ject and general nature OF which Is TO obtain
a judgment against said defendant for the
sum of twenty-five and 5o-lOoth dollars sg-
gregate amount Of taxes for the years 1873,
leoO, 1881, 1882, 1Ss3 1881, 1885, and levied up
on and against the real estate hereinafter de-
scribed, owned by the defendant. said taxes
due and delinquent on said land with inter
est thereon as provided by law, together
with commission, attorneys fees and costs
OF said proceedings. Also to have said judg-
ment declared a lien in favor Of the
state OF Missouri upon the following describ-
ed Lands, lying and being situate in the coun-
ty Of Adair and state of Missouri, to-wit:
Lots five ) and eight block sixteen IS
town Of NllmathyIlle, Adair county, Missouri
And also to enforce said lien and to obtain
q decree for the sale Of said rezl estate or 50
much thereof a. may be necessary, TO satisfy
said Judgment, interest, commission. fees and
costs. And unless you, Silas Adams. the
said defendant. be and appear at the next
regular term OF the circuit court of Adair
county, Missouri, 10 be begun and held at the
court house in kirksvllle on the first monday
IN January, 1883, and answer or plead TO said
petition on or before the sixth day Of said
term of court-should the term so long con-
tinue, and IL not, then before the end of the
same will be taken as confessed.
and Judgment rendered as asked forin Plain
tiff petition. 1t is further ordered that
copy of this order be published in the Weekly
Graphic, weekly newspaper published in
sand AdaIr county, for four weeks successive
", the last insertion to be at least four weeks
before the commencement of the next term
Of this court,
y true copy. Attest, J.B. DODSON,
Clerk
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
A Surprise to Major Miles.

Last Monday, Nov. I, was Mai.
W. A. Miles 62d birthday, and
his home near Atlanta was the
scene of much pleasure, to him
very unexpected.
The Major has many relatives
and several children living in the
north part Of this county, and in
Adair county. For several weeks
prior to Last Monday the Majors
children were arranging for q
surprise to him in the shape of a
reunion at his residence, and the
presentation Of a few tokens cf
their love and affection. The
Major new nothing of these move
ments, and had scarcely thought of
his birth day until about ten
o'clock when his children and kin
began to arrive. There were
present j. c. Miles, E. NJ. Miles,
and Albert Miles, brothers, and
their wives, of Adair county; C. A.
Miles, nephew, OF LaPlata, and J.
ID. Miles, and wife, John Elsea,
and wife, W. n. Miles and wife,
c. FL. Miles, and A. B. Miles, his
The day was most
pleasantly spent by all, and none
enjoyed it SO much as the Major.
The Major is not enjoying quite as
good health this fall as usual, but
is still vigorous for one of his age.
A host of friends hope he may be
spared many returns of his birth
iay.-Macon Times.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order of Publication in Vacation.

In the circuit court of Adair county, Nj S
souri,, January term, lSss.
Ihe state of Missouri, az the relation and to
the use of Myron +. Strock, collector of the
souri: plaintiff, against Thomas F McGrew
and hiram Snyder, defendants.
No. 5.-PETITION FORTAXEs.
Now on this 3lst day Of October, lss7, comes
the above named plaintiff, by his attorney. be-
lore the clerk of the circuit court OF the county
OF Adalr and state of Missouri, aud files his pe-
tition in the above entitled cause, alleging
among other things that the defendants are
Doth non-residelts of the state of Missouri. 40
lhat the ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon Them and prays that they be sum
Inoued by publication: Wherefor il Is ordered
Dy SAID clerk in vacation that publication be
made, notifying said defendants that an action
mas been commenced against them By petition
in the circuit court of Adair county. Missouri
the object and general nature of which is to
oDIain judgment against said defendants for
the sum OF seven and 35-lOo dollars, aggregate
amount OF taxes for the years lssl, lSsi Issl
iooI, and levied upon and against the real estate
hereinafter described, owned By the defen-
uahts SAID taxes due and delinquent on said
land, with interest thereon as provided by law
together with commission, attorneys fees and
costs OF said proceedings. Also to have said
judgment declared a lien in favor of the state
OF Missouri upon the following described lands
lying and being situate in the county of Adair
and state OF Missouri tO-wit.
y acres south part southeast fourth of the
sOuthWest quarter of section thirty-six 81
township siNty-fOur 81, of range sixteen n
aud also to enforce said lien and obtain de-
cree Tor the sale of said real estate or as much
tnereof as NAV be necessary, TO satisfy said
Judgement, interest, commission, fees aud
costs. ana unless you, Thomas +. McGrew
aud Hiram Snyder, the said defendants. be and
appear at the next regular term OF the circuit
court OF Adair county, Missouri, to be begun
the flrst Monday in January s,s, and answer
or plead to said petition on OF before the sixth
gay OF sald term of court Should the term so
IonS continue, and If not, before the end OF
IN, term the same viii be taken as confessed
ana judgment rendered as asked for in plain
TN petition. 1t is futher ordered that a copv
Of TINS order be published in the WeekIv
Graphic, weekly newspaper published in |
5ald Adair county. for four weeks successive
", the last Insertion to be at least four weeks
this court VI
true copy. Attest,
J, p. UoDsON, Clerk.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Prof. Barnard at Cape Girardeau.

The grand speech of the year
was delivered last Wednesday
morning by Prof. Barnard, and
listened to with wrapt attention.
The pupils and all who heard him
are inclined to place the laurels
upon his brow as the orator of the
His address last week
came very near excelling the an
nual address of last year.-Cape
Girardeau News.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
no. 5731-PETITIoN FOR TAXES.

Now on this 9th of October, 1887
comes the above named Plaintiff, by
his attorney, before the clerk of the
circuit court of the county of Adair
and state of Missouri, and files his pc.
tion in the above entitled cause, al
leging among other things that the
defendants, Pratt Todd and Susan A.
Baird are non-residents of the state
of Missouri, so that the ordinary DO
cess of law cannot be served upon
them and prays that they be summon
ed by publication. Wherefore it is
ordered by said clerk in vacation that
publication be made. notifying said
defendants that an action has been
commenced against them by petition
in the circuit court of Adair county.
Missouri, the object and general ma
ture of which is to obtain a judgment
against said defendants for the sum
of twenty and 2s-100th dollars, aggre-
gate amount of taxes for the years
1877, 1873, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1888,
1884, 1855, and levied upon and
against the real estate hereinafter de-
seribed, owned by the defendants.
Said taxes due and delinquent on
said land, with interest thereon as
provided by law, together with COM
mission, attorneys fees and costs of
said proceedings. Also to have said
judgment declared a lien in favor of
the state of Missouri upon the follow
ing described lands, lying and being
situated in the county of Adair and
state of Missouri, to-wit:
30 acres east and west part south
east fourth of the northeast quarter.
section thirty-four [341 township six
ty-three 1881 range sixteen T161.
And also to enforce said lien and to
obtain decree for the sale of said
real estate, or so much thereof as NAV
be necessary, to satisfy said judgment
interest, commission, fees and costs.
And unless you, Pratt Todd and Su-
san a. Baird, the said defendants. be
and appear at the next regular term
of the circuit court of Adair county,
Missouri. to be begun and held at the
court house in Kirksville on the first
Monday in January, 1888, and answer
or plead to said petition on or before
the sixth day of said term of court,
should the term so long continue,
and If not, then before the end of the
term,) the same will be taken as con-
fessed and judgment rendered as ask
ed for in plaintiffs petition. 1t is
further ordered that a copy of this or
der be published in the Weekly |
Graphic weekly newspaper publish
ed in said Adair county, for four
weeks successfully, the last insertion
to be at least four weeks before the
commencement of the next term of
his court.
a true copy. Attest,
J. B. DODSON, Clerk.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18

scribed lands lying and being .,.,...,
c%unty ofAdair and state Of Misse,n-s :. "a he
Northwest fourth ofthe northess. D.Eit:
section twenty-three 2, township tdi<,.r six,
~. range sixteen IT, sNiy-0
And also 70 enforce said lien and .,
decree for the sale Of said reaI -, votans
NM masn thereof as may be necessary. 10 s,. ~
and costs. And unless you W.ti51on. Ices
ana II. ": Prather. the said defendssSta f. ts,niia
curt Of Adafr county. Misso,,s - me eircuiI
and held az the court house in Kirt.yiIP9s ~ IP9ssaa
e III Hdsd ,ions IN January, Iss, and an.,-s On
day Of SAID term ofeourt should tbs ''s ..th slsth
bng continue, II lot, then before N IN m %
the term the same will be taken :. shd %
and Judgment rendered a. asked fs- IL MESSED
the petition. It's futher orIsred ~ -, pialn-
o. this order be published in ths weeIy
Graphic awsekl7 newspaper pnbiiss weekly
Adar county, for four weeks susa sueces.isaatln u 'sd
last Insertion - be az least fyur TsaseiI ne
the commencement Of the mex: ts,,s - ee.sr. .s'
court. 'sIin oi this
4 true copy. Attest.
J y UOr,sn~
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18

When Baby wa sicr, ~s gave her CasscrtA
When shs Was Child, she cried for castOr-a,
When shs became Miss, she chung to Cssiari..
vhsn she bad Children, abe gave thsa casiSrsA'
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order of Publication in Vacation.

In the circuit court of Adair county
Missouri, January term, 1888.
The state of Missouri, at the rela-
ton and to the use of Myron F. Strock
collector of the revenue for the coun-
ty of Adair, State of Missouri, plain
till, against Levi Griswold, defend
ant.
NO. 5744-PETITIoN FOR TAXES.
Now on this 9th day of October,
1897, Games the above named plaintiff,
by his attorney, before the clerk Of
the circuit court of the county of
Adair and state Of Missouri, and files
his petition in the above entitled
cause, alleging among other things
that the defendant Levi Griswold is a
of the state of Missouri
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-11-18
Order Of Publication in Vacation.

In the circuit court or Adair coun-
ty, Missouri. January term, 1888.
The state of Missouri, at the rela-
ton and 20 the use of Myron F.
Strock collector of the revenue for the
county of Adair, state of Missouri,
plaintiff, against Pratt Todd, Susan
\. Baird, David Baird and Theodore
Brigham, defendants.